Explore the Family Name Rokosz
The meaning of Rokosz
Polish: nickname from rokosz ‘rebellion’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogumil, Bronislawa, Eugeniusz, Janusz, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Rokosz in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rokosz saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 44,821 to 46,219, representing a decrease of 3.12%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 451 to 461, an increase of 2.22%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #46,219 | -3.12% |
| Count | 451 | 461 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rokosz
In terms of ethnicity, the Rokosz surname showed some diversity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 99% identified as White, while no other ethnicities were reported. By 2010, however, though the majority still identified as White (96.31%), a small proportion began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.30%) and Two or more races (1.52%). No individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.89% | 96.31% | -2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |